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Putting Faith into Motion

When the heart moves out to others by the power of the Holy Spirit, heaven touches earth. by Marti & John Fischer I wanna live in the world not inside my head   – Jackson Browne   You and I … Continue reading

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Doing the right thing at the right time

There is a guy who lives alone across from the mail store I frequent almost every day. He doesn’t own a car, walks everywhere, and sometimes appears to be muttering to nobody in particular. He’s about my age, often wears … Continue reading

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‘For Such A Time As This…’ Study Guide

Yesterday we published an article by Marti Fischer titled “For Such A Time As This…” It’s the pace-setting article for our study of Esther and our focus on the importance of our MemberPartners. If you haven’t read it we are … Continue reading

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For Such A Time As This…

I somehow wish I could put today’s Catch by Marti in neon. Something to make it rise up out of the plethora of information we have facing us today and be seriously considered by everyone in our community. It’s that … Continue reading

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Prayer Power

Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, … Continue reading

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Pray and Proceed

Esther was asked to risk her life for the Jews in captivity by the Persian Empire. It happened a number of times during the early history of the nation of Israel, that the Jewish people would rebel against God and … Continue reading

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The Time is Now

            The story of Esther is a story in which timing plays a critical role. Just consider the theme: “for such a time as this.” Esther finds herself in the right place at the right … Continue reading

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‘For Such a Time as This’

“If you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a … Continue reading

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‘Woo hoo, I’m here!’

Marti loves to make flower arrangements. When I buy her flowers, I make sure the salesperson at the flower shop doesn’t bother arranging the flowers. That’s half of Marti’s joy in receiving them — getting to express herself through creating … Continue reading

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‘This is the new covenant in my blood’

“But this is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day,” says the Lord. “I will put my laws in their minds, and I will write them on their hearts. I will; be their God, … Continue reading

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